MHA extends AFSPA in nine Nagaland districts, 21 police station areas
Sep 25, 2026
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in nine districts of Nagaland and specified areas under 21 police stations in five other districts, declaring them as "disturbed areas", for another six months with effect from October 1, 2026.